CAS 178925-55-8
:WST-5
Description:
WST-5, with the CAS number 178925-55-8, is a chemical compound commonly used in biological and biochemical research, particularly in cell viability assays. It is a water-soluble tetrazolium salt that is reduced by metabolically active cells to form a colored formazan product, which can be quantified spectrophotometrically. This characteristic makes WST-5 a valuable tool for assessing cell proliferation, cytotoxicity, and overall cell health in various experimental settings. The compound is known for its high sensitivity and low background interference, allowing for accurate measurements even at low cell densities. Additionally, WST-5 is often favored over other tetrazolium salts due to its rapid reduction and the stability of the resulting formazan product, which can be measured after a relatively short incubation period. As with all chemical substances, proper handling and safety precautions should be observed when working with WST-5 in laboratory environments.
- 2,2'-Dibenzothiazolyl-5,5'-bis[4-di(2-sulfoethyl)carbamoylphenyl]-3,3'-(3,3'-dimethoxy-4,4'-biphenylene)ditetrazolium,disodiumsalt
- 2,2'-Dibenzothiazolyl-5,5'-bis-[4-bis-(2-sulfoethyl)-carbamoylphenyl]-3,3'-
- 2,2'-Dibenzothiazolyl-5,5'-Bis(4-Di(2-Sulfoethyl)Carbamoylphenyl)-3,3'-(3,3'-Dimethoxy-4,4'-Biphenyl
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WST-5
CAS:WST-5 is a colourless compounds which become coloured when reduced to WST-5 formazan forming a blue colour. Traditionally used as an indicator of cell metabolism in eukaryotes and prokaryotes, WST-5 functions as an artificial electron acceptor and thus detects dehydrogenase activities. The production of coloured formazan is irreversible and can be quantified using spectrophotometry.Formula:C52H46N12O16S6•Na2Purity:Min. 95%Color and Shape:PowderMolecular weight:1,333.37 g/mol
